Onesimus is mentioned briefly in Paul’s short but powerful letter to Philemon, and again in the closing greetings of Colossians. He was a bondservant (a slave), once belonging to Philemon, a Christian and fellow laborer of Paul. This account reveals...
The Tabernacle did not exist for spectacle, it existed for meeting with God. Every item revealed something about His holiness and the way of approach. The golden altar, often called the Altar of Incense, stood nearest to the veil. Here Scripture teaches us about...
Abraham stands at the headwaters of biblical history as one of the most important figures in all of Scripture. He is the patriarch of Israel, the bearer of covenant promises, and the example of what it means to walk by faith. Over 300 times, his name appears...
The life of David is one of the most extensive biographies in the Bible. From his youth as a shepherd to his death as Israel’s greatest king, David’s life spans more than forty chapters in 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, and the opening of 1 Kings. He...
The Cave of Machpelah, also known as the Cave of the Patriarchs, holds a unique place in redemptive history. It is not only the first piece of land Abraham owned in Canaan but also a symbol of faith in God’s promises of inheritance and resurrection. Let's...
The Mosaic Covenant is one of the most significant covenants in Scripture. It was given by God to Israel through Moses at Mount Sinai after the Exodus from Egypt. This covenant established Israel as a nation under God’s rule, with laws, sacrifices, and...
The Abrahamic Covenant stands as one of the most pivotal moments in redemptive history. It is the covenant of promise, the foundation upon which God builds His plan of salvation. Through this covenant, God chooses a man, a family, and ultimately a nation through...
The Noahic Covenant is one of the foundational covenants of Scripture. Made between God, Noah, and all living creatures after the flood, it reveals critical truths about God’s mercy, His governance over creation, and His faithfulness to His promises. This...
The Jebusites were a Canaanite people mentioned throughout the Old Testament as one of the nations inhabiting the land of Canaan before Israel entered and conquered it. Their story is deeply intertwined with the city of Jerusalem, which they originally controlled...
David had sinned. Then he ordered a census of Israel, which is something God did not command. It was an act rooted in pride and control, not dependent on the Lord. The result was judgment. God gave David three choices for punishment: famine, fleeing before enemies,...
